Farm Accounting

[maxmak]

So far there is not much of accounting going on according to proper rules, it's more like addition and subtraction on paper. At the end of every quarter the final picture of the balance with some detail is entered into a computer for record sake. I have recently joined the family business and would like make our methods up to date, which also involves proper maintenance of accounts on a computer database. I am familiarising myself with Peachtree and QuickBooks but since I lack some base in accounting, I need help. Please ask around or point me in the right direction. Thank you